Data Analyst Review
at Baltic Apprenticeships
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Data Analysis
Darlington
Review Submitted: January 2024
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
My responsibilities range from creating interactive dashboards on Tableau to help the operational department track KPI's, to conducting analyses presented via written reports or verbal presentations. The core objective of my role is twofold: analysing our data comprehensively and communicating it effectively. This ensures that decision-makers are guided by data and fosters a culture of data literacy across our workforce.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I thoroughly enjoy the level 4 data analyst apprenticeship, it was a seamless transition from the level 3 and just over 6 months in, I have upskilled and progressed professionally due to this.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt how to use SQL and Python to leverage my daily tasks - I can now write scripts in python to cleanse data and prepare it for analysis. This has also allowed me to make my dashboards more efficient too as, rather than querying an entire database, only the script output is used.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The structure so far has been logical and concise; this has meant my learning has been clear and each course has progressed my knowledge further.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer ensures I have sufficient time to complete apprenticeship work, and that my role aligns well with the standard so that I am able to gather evidence for my projects.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I have a coach who I am able to speak to about anything apprenticeship related - she is there to offer me support and I can book in sessions with her 1-1 where we can discuss my projects or anything else I'd like to talk about. We talk about my progress in reviews and my future plans to ensure I am on the right path.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
My apprenticeship is aligned perfectly to my role as a data analyst. I am able to implement new skills that I learn into the role and increase efficiency and showcase my new skills in analysis reports.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes we have events on frequently, team building events like group hikes, and the opportunity to go on professional networking/learning events - I have been to international womens day events where i have met other women in this industry and been inspired by their work.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Baltic Apprenticeships to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I thoroughly enjoyed my level 3 apprenticeship and am enjoying the level 4 too. This apprenticeship has been a huge driver in my professional progression and I wouldn't be in this position in the data industry if I hadn't enrolled onto the apprenticeships.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Baltic Apprenticeships?
Have a look on Baltic's website to see what apprenticeships they offer, and if any align with your career goals. It is the perfect time to get a job in the digital world, and an apprenticeship with Baltic is the perfect route to begin on this journey!
